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Will AI replace coil winders, tapers, and finishers?AI replacement risk 45% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$48,220
25th–75th pct. $42,050–$58,770
Top pay (est.)
$82,300
Top 10% $63,300
Pay in 5 years
$54,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$62,600est.
$53,800–$72,600
Outlook score
39/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
45%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−4.0%
1,200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers? AI replacement risk

45%
Moderate
Ranked #442 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.1
Operation and Control
3.1
Monitoring
3.0
Active Listening
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.9
Coordination
2.9
Reading Comprehension
2.8
Judgment and Decision Making
2.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

English Language
4.4
Administration and Management
4.3
Mechanical
4.3
Education and Training
4.3
Mathematics
4.2
Production and Processing
4.2
Design
3.7
Computers and Electronics
3.4

What the work involves

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsHandling and Moving ObjectsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting InformationPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and Processes

Important abilities

Finger DexterityManual DexterityControl PrecisionArm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

High school diploma
57%
Post-secondary certificate
41%
Less than high school
2%

Training before entry

6–12 months
2%
None / short demo
1%

Related work experience

Over 10 years
2%
6–8 years
2%
2–4 years
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.